This has me beat.

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there have been issues with WD 40 on certain plastics I fell foul of this a few years back and had to replace 2 locks I had sprayed to keep them smooth...

this is not to say that will happen with all plastics but many of our locks are part plastic and part " S**ty" metals.
 
I must have shares in WD40.

For years people have been telling me it’s bad for paintwork, plastics, rubbers etc. I’ve been told it doesn’t lubricate and it will rot my vehicles. Yet to see any proof of this.

Over the years it’s been my can of choice for maintaining my motorcycles. Each one I’ve sold the buyers have asked me what I use on them to keep them in such good shape..........lots of WD40 is my answer (along with normal washing and polishing of course).

I use it to lubricate my ignition locks, luggage locks, spray it on my exhaust pipes and engine during winter. I coat my wheels (avoiding tyres and brakes of course) with it as well. It’s great to use on my chains for cleaning (one of my chain and sprockets sets lasted 35,000 miles) before coating it with chain lubricant.

Yet to have any issues with it, and already using it on areas of our new van. (y)
 
Sapper520 said:
I must have shares in WD40.

For years people have been telling me it’s bad for paintwork, plastics, rubbers etc. I’ve been told it doesn’t lubricate and it will rot my vehicles. Yet to see any proof of this.

Over the years it’s been my can of choice for maintaining my motorcycles. Each one I’ve sold the buyers have asked me what I use on them to keep them in such good shape..........lots of WD40 is my answer (along with normal washing and polishing of course).

I use it to lubricate my ignition locks, luggage locks, spray it on my exhaust pipes and engine during winter. I coat my wheels (avoiding tyres and brakes of course) with it as well. It’s great to use on my chains for cleaning (one of my chain and sprockets sets lasted 35,000 miles) before coating it with chain lubricant.

Yet to have any issues with it, and already using it on areas of our new van. (y)
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i use it on a vast amount of stuff, but I have had first hand experience of lock problems on a motorhome that had to be replace as the plastic had reacted to my liberal use of WD 40. But you don't have to accept what I say. i just share it as a simple watch out.
 
Phill D said:
i use it on a vast amount of stuff, but I have had first hand experience of lock problems on a motorhome that had to be replace as the plastic had reacted to my liberal use of WD 40. But you don't have to accept what I say. i just share it as a simple watch out.
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Not doubting you, just have not had any bad experiences myself. (y)

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wd 40 keeps locksmiths in business. The name W water D dispersant 40 type 40 should ring bells, as the original stuff is brilliant at driving water out. However it evaporates quickly leaving a film that attracts dirt. This can cause locks to seize up and a call out to a locksmith. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that some plastics swell in contact with the solvent in WD40

you need to lubricate locks with graphite spray

To source a replacement, any caravan accessory shop can order a replacement lock to match
 
The tip about 'oiling' external leisure vehicle locks is they are prone to rusting / seizing as the rain water gets inside them and they slowly rust and jam up.
Use whichever type of oil you prefer but without anything they will seize up over time.
Travelworld use good quality mainly 'Worth' Products.
WD40 displaces water and it's mainly the water causes the corrosion.
Oil the locks and work the oil in to the barrel by turning the key.
Prevention is cheaper than the cure. { a seized barrel lock }.
 
WD40 as a trade name also do a spray can of white grease which I think is suitable for use on locks.

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Yes, white grease is ideal.
 
Both the Autosleepers we have owned had a different key for the water filler. I thought it was normal for them.
 
Our 2009 motor home user manual advises not to use WD40 on the vehicle. Doesn't say why.
 
Dorset Diver said:
Strangely I thought that mine did also but I have hunted high and low and not been able to find any. The law of sod is that they will turn up just after I find a replacement. :(
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Stick the old barrel in a pan of water and boil it for about 5 minutes.. Often works :-)
 
Sapper520 said:
I must have shares in WD40.

For years people have been telling me it’s bad for paintwork, plastics, rubbers etc. I’ve been told it doesn’t lubricate and it will rot my vehicles. Yet to see any proof of this.

Over the years it’s been my can of choice for maintaining my motorcycles. Each one I’ve sold the buyers have asked me what I use on them to keep them in such good shape..........lots of WD40 is my answer (along with normal washing and polishing of course).

I use it to lubricate my ignition locks, luggage locks, spray it on my exhaust pipes and engine during winter. I coat my wheels (avoiding tyres and brakes of course) with it as well. It’s great to use on my chains for cleaning (one of my chain and sprockets sets lasted 35,000 miles) before coating it with chain lubricant.

Yet to have any issues with it, and already using it on areas of our new van. (y)
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I accidentally found that it has little effect on disc brakes - initial application of the brakes seems to clear it and they feel normal after that. I'm a fan of it too. It is also an excellent cutting fluid for lathe work so I buy it 5L at a time.

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tonyidle said:
I accidentally found that it has little effect on disc brakes - initial application of the brakes seems to clear it and they feel normal after that. I'm a fan of it too. It is also an excellent cutting fluid for lathe work so I buy it 5L at a time.
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My wife gets me to use it to remove sticky pad adhesive from some of her various projects........genuine poster......made me chuckle. ::bigsmile:

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Spriddler said:
When my gas locker lock became faulty I swapped it with the one on the Thetford cassette locker door. I can't imagine anyone wanting to siphon that one.
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... they might nick your cassette though ... :giggle:

Campervan_man said:
One of the best tips is to regularly spray your external locks with WD40 { put the key in and spray inside the barrel } & spray your window rubber seals / flyscreen runners with silicone spray { otherwise they stick like glue to the plastic windows and tear over time } .
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I used to work alongside a locksmith and he said one of the worse things for locks is WD40, much better to use graphite in either power or spray form. What you want is something that will lubricate without attracting dust etc to stick to it.
 
two said:
Do we really need a lock on the water filler cap (I can't imagine anyone wanting to siphon any off)?
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Some idiot might put something in or you may end up with someone nicking your cap! :oops:
 
If you can't get a 'matched' lock is it that big of an issue to have it on a different key to the others? I wouldn't fork out a load of dosh just for the sake of it, maybe swap the barrel for a lesser used locker where having a different key isn't such an issue.
 
Augusta08 said:
North West Keys in Bootle Liverpool, same keyed the locks on my Classic car for me. Try NWKeys.co.uk
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Plus one vote from me! Outstanding company! I have used them several times for various vehicle keys. Memorably a Japanese import MX5 circa 1990, I rang them, gave them the Reg number and VIN number and collected two keys for about £30 an hour later. They are very likely to have your chassis and key numbers on their database.

Cheers!

Russ

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WD40 is a no no, as others say above it’s a water dispersant/lubricant but attracts dust and grit - lethal to a lock, much better to use a silicone spray or better still a puff of graphite dust. You can make graphite dust by rubbing pencil lead on a piece of fine sandpaper, then tip the resultant graphite dust into the offending lock, make sure to stick the key in and give it a damned good waggle (technical locksmith term!) and lock/unlock it several times, this will disperse the dust throughout the lock and make all the intricate components within super slippery again! I use this method on padlocks for sheds etc. That are seldom opened in the winter and get lots of weather on them.

Cheers!


Russ
 
Campervan_man said:
One of the best tips is to regularly spray your external locks with WD40 { put the key in and spray inside the barrel } & spray your window rubber seals / flyscreen runners with silicone spray { otherwise they stick like glue to the plastic windows and tear over time } .
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I live in what used to be a lock-making area. They say that oil or grease is the worst thing you can put into a lock (and I think that includes WD40). You need to use graphite instead.
 
Two on Tour said:
Likes like Carthago expect issues then, ................... the product or the user ? :whistle2:
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I have never heard of any other manufacturer supplying a lock set. If Carthago supply a spare set of lock barrels they either are very good to the purchaser or they use cheap locks, and know there is a problem.
 
Please only use silicone spray or a dry lube on locks etc

WD attracts dirt and dust etc this can cause issues.

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minesapint said:
I have never heard of any other manufacturer supplying a lock set. If Carthago supply a spare set of lock barrels they either are very good to the purchaser or they use cheap locks, and know there is a problem.
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They appear to use the same handles and locks as many other manufacturers. Perhaps a little foresight and minor initial cost saves them having to buy a complete new suite of locks when only one lock has failed. Good for customer relations and their own pockets if it is a warranty matter.
 
minesapint said:
I have never heard of any other manufacturer supplying a lock set. If Carthago supply a spare set of lock barrels they either are very good to the purchaser or they use cheap locks, and know there is a problem.
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Or maybe they are aware of the talents that their customers possess? o_O
 
two said:
Or maybe they are aware of the talents that their customers possess? o_O
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Oh yes we Carthago owners have many talents, including the misuse of WD40, bad for the nasal passages too.
 
Probably of limited interested but I use WD40 to stop the bolts freezing on the henhouse. Works like a dream.
 

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